Patients should be informed that the information they share with you ______.
a. is confidential
b. may be shared with other members of the healthcare team if it is important in their care
c. may be disclosed to others if there is risk of harm occurring
d. all of these
Ans: D
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a. 30% b. 40% c. 50% d. 60%